“Staff, as far as employment is concerned, there was no future placement for them, so each person was responsible for applying for a job or some are opting for retirement,” said Banks.

There are currently about 80 students at the academy; and they will be relocated to other schools.

“The staff and I took a very aggressive interest in making sure that the young ladies are placed in schools that best fit their needs including the new Pathway Academy, and some of our girls that are overage will be attending other schools,” Banks said.